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Population Part 1 — Geography STD 12 Commerce / Arts — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 Commerce / ArtsGeographyPopulation Part 14 Marks
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Stage 5 of Demographic Transition Theory.
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  • Stage 5 in Demographic Transition Theory is the last stage.
  • In this stage the birth rate is very low and death rate is high. Therefore, the growth of population is slow or negative growth of population is seen.
  • Due to large number of old people the death rate is high and due to a smaller number of young people birth rate is low.
  • Tertiary activities are more developed and they contribute more to the economy.
  • The standard of living of people is high, economic condition of the country is good.
  • In this stage government provides high quality educational and medical facilities.
  • Overall people are happy due to healthy environment and comfortable life.
  • For example, Norway, Sweden, Finland are in this stage.

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